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Burns & Wilcox · 1 day ago

Private Client Underwriter

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$85K/yr - $125K/yr
date3+ years exp

Burns & Wilcox is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager, seeking a Private Client Underwriter to build and grow a profitable book of Private Client business. The role involves managing agency relationships, providing excellent customer service, and executing national marketing strategies to increase business.

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Hiring Manager
Julia Sniezek
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Responsibilities

Build a growing book of profitable Private Client business
Manage agency relationships and serve as lead client contact
Provide a Best in Class customer service experience for our retail partners
Execute on the national marketing strategy to increase new and renewal business
Work within granted authority and program guidelines to underwrite submissions with a focus on creative solutions for complex insurance exposures
Develop and submit underwriting referrals to company brokerage facilities and Burns & Wilcox management
Monitor key metrics and implement actions to improve practice group results in new business hit ratios, renewal retention, premium and income growth, and loss ratio
Lead, train, and develop Assistant and Associate Underwriters

Qualification

Personal insurance underwritingPrivate client experienceCustomer serviceSalesMarketingAnalytical skillsCPCU designationCIC designationInsurance licenseAttention to detailPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3 years of Personal insurance underwriting experience required, excess & surplus experience preferred
Previous experience with private client carriers and clients is beneficial
Proven written, verbal and analytical skills and ability to craft unique solutions to complex problems
Comfortable presenting to C-Level executives and clients
Demonstrated proficiency in customer service, sales and marketing
Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail and work ethic
Interest in continued education and professional development; enrollment in the CPRIA designation curriculum will be expected upon hiring
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations are beneficial

Preferred

excess & surplus experience
Previous experience with private client carriers and clients is beneficial
Insurance license, CPCU, CIC or comparable designations are beneficial

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid options
Health benefits & 401K with employer match
Employer paid continuing education courses and designations
Many opportunities for career advancement

Company

Burns & Wilcox

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The flagship organization of H.W. Kaufman Group, is North America’s leading wholesale insurance broker and underwriting manager.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://www.burnsandwilcox.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kevin Heckman
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Christine Tricoli
Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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